Study Guide


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1 What is defensive driving?

2 As a defensive driver, why should you keep your eyes moving while driving?

3 What should you do to be prepared for potential hazards or traffic conditions ahead on the road?

4 Which of the following is prohibited?

5 What actions are drivers of trucks, trailers, or semitrailers forbidden to do?

6 Under which circumstances is it acceptable for persons under 16 to occupy the open cargo area of a truck, trailer, or semitrailer?

7 What are your responsibilities while driving?

8 How far ahead should you ideally look while driving?

9 Why should you avoid driving next to other vehicles for long periods of time?

10 Why should you avoid crowding the center line lane marking?

11 What should you do if you suddenly lose control of the steering wheel while driving?

12 What's the safest way to hold the steering wheel for control and to protect yourself from the airbag?

13 Your grip on the steering wheel should be:

14 In a properly adjusted seat, the top of the steering wheel is:

15 When should you use your turn signals and brake lights?

16 When should you use your signal lights? Driving along - When should you use your signal lights?
17 What does the picture below indicate? Driving along - What does the picture below indicate?
18 What does the picture below indicate? Driving along - What does the picture below indicate?
19 What does the picture below indicate? Driving along - What does the picture below indicate?
20 What does the picture below indicate? Driving along - What does the picture below indicate?
21 When should you signal before making a turn or changing lane?

22 An average vehicle should have:

23 If an approaching vehicle has its turn signal on, do not:

24 Why might it be incorrect to assume that an approaching vehicle with its turn signal on is actually going to turn?

25 When should you cancel your turn signal?

26 When should you use turn signals before reducing speed?

27 What should you do to avoid confusing other drivers?

28 You should use your horn:

29 Your vehicle must have a horn that can be heard from a distance of _______.

30 When should you sound a sharp blast on your horn?

31 When should you tap your horns lightly to communicate with other road users?

32 In Ohio, you can only drive as fast as what allows you to:

33 What is the speed limit in a school zone during normal school hours?

34 What is the speed limit for alleys?

35 What do speed limits indicate to drivers?

36 When are you allowed to drive at a speed that impedes the normal and reasonable movement of traffic?

37 When driving in heavy traffic, what should you do?

38 What happens if you speed 10 mph or more above the posted limit in a 65 mph speed zone?

39 In what circumstances may a reasonable speed be slower than the posted speed limit?

40 The posted speed limit for streets within a municipal corporation is:

41 The posted speed limit for state routes or through highways within municipal corporations outside business districts is:

42 The posted speed limit for state routes within municipal corporations outside urban districts is:

43 The posted speed limit for freeways with paved shoulders inside municipal corporations is:

44 The posted speed limit for rural freeways is:

45 When might it be necessary to accelerate with a jerk?

46 How should you react when a police officer stops your vehicle?

47 What should you do if a police officer signals you to stop while you're driving in the left lane? Driving along - What should you do if a police officer signals you to stop while you're driving in the left lane?
48 Is it within your rights to physically resist or obstruct a law enforcement officer's search during a stop?

49 During a traffic break, when the officer turns on their rear emergency lights and slowly weaves across lanes, to be helpful, you should:

50 What action may an officer take if they suspect your vehicle equipment is not properly maintained?

51 Who is responsible for conducting a traffic stop upon suspicion of a traffic violation or a criminal violation?

52 What should you do when pulled over by law enforcement?

53 What should you do when a law enforcement officer approaches your vehicle during a traffic stop?

54 What should you do if an officer does not explain the action being taken during a traffic stop?

55 What should you do if you want to ask questions during a traffic stop?

56 Your acceptance and signature on a traffic ticket is:

57 If you fail to comply with a police officer's request to illuminate the driver's compartment of the vehicle when stopped, you may face:

58 What is the minimum safe distance you must keep from the vehicle in front? Driving along - What is the minimum safe distance you must keep from the vehicle in front?
59 When should you increase your following distance from the vehicle ahead?

60 What can you do to avoid rear-end collisions when driving behind another car?

61 What is it called when you follow another vehicle too closely?

62 How does carrying a heavy load or towing a trailer affect your vehicle's stopping distance?

63 A truck or any vehicle towing another vehicle must not follow within _____ of another truck or another vehicle in tow. Driving along - A truck or any vehicle towing another vehicle must not follow within _____ of another truck or another vehicle in tow.
64 What is the common cause of most rear-end collisions?

65 When following another vehicle on any street or highway, what is the importance of maintaining sufficient distance?

66 What should you do to avoid having to make an emergency stop while driving in traffic?